Dr. W.D. Blackmon, English department head, co-authored Inside Syria -- A Phyisician's Memoir with the book's subject, Dr. Tarif Bakdash. This collaboration became the foundation for a multimedia, interdisciplinary project that now includes faculty, students and alumni from the department of media, journalism and … [Read more...]

Filmmakers and screen actors often rely on each other to make a production work. This symbiotic relationship is driving a growing collaboration between Missouri State’s department of media, journalism and film, and department of theatre and dance.
Overlap in theatre and film
Kurt Heinlein, professor of theatre and dance and acting program coordinator, said despite the … [Read more...]

The electronic arts program will be showcased at the Nov. 18 Bears in the Know luncheon.
This luncheon will go in-depth about the creativeness and diligence of this award-winning department, with presentations from the following speakers:
Mark Biggs, associate professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Letters
Vonda Yarberry, interim department head of … [Read more...]

"Show-Me Chefs," the successful media, journalism and film department-produced television series, will host a gala on Oct. 22 to raise money for a third season and the Care to Learn organization.
More about the show
"Show-Me Chefs" is a cooking competition where local chefs compete for a $3,000 prize. The show is produced by students in MSU's advanced television … [Read more...]

They are the storytellers. The creators. The visualizers.
The students who make up Missouri State’s College of Arts and Letters take pride in standing out amongst the crowd and making their Missouri Statement a distinct one. How? Here are five ways COAL is making itself known at MSU.
Giving Voice will open your eyes to oppression
Giving Voice, a theatre troupe housed … [Read more...]